Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They suffered a tough 10-2 defeat at the hands of the Campbell County Camels. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Central of the 14-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Campbell County's part, Avery Gray was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Gray has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gray was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Campbell County got a massive performance out of Bayley Gray, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Zoey Hutton was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.
Central's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Campbell County, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
While Central had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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